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Best Players (All Positions) in the Liga Portugal 2 (Jul 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index

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Age: 18–40
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Player Rankings

Ranked by Analytical Strength Index. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

#1

Mateus Mide

FC Porto B18 years old

2.2M

2.5M

+15.6%

2.6M3.5M

Expected: €3.1M

37.6

#2

Paulo Cardoso

Sporting CP B20 years old

1.6M

1.8M

+15.6%

1.6M2.5M

Expected: €2.1M

35.1

#3

Álvaro Zamora

Académico Viseu FC24 years old

1.1M

1.3M

+15.6%

1.2M1.5M

Expected: €1.3M

32.0

#4

Dinis

FC Porto B21 years old

1.1M

1.3M

+15.6%

1.3M1.7M

Expected: €1.5M

31.5

#5

Duarte Cunha

FC Porto B18 years old

1.3M

1.5M

+15.6%

1.5M2.2M

Expected: €1.9M

31.1

#6

Kaio Henrique

FC Porto B20 years old

1.1M

1.3M

+15.6%

1.4M1.7M

Expected: €1.5M

31.1

#7

Léo Azevedo

SC União Torreense22 years old

1.0M

1.2M

+15.6%

1.2M1.5M

Expected: €1.3M

30.9

#8

Anhá Cande

FC Porto B18 years old

1.0M

1.2M

+15.6%

1.2M1.8M

Expected: €1.5M

28.4

#9

Rui Silva

SL Benfica B19 years old

865K

1.0M

+15.6%

1.1M1.4M

Expected: €1.2M

27.3

#10

Federico Coletta

SL Benfica B19 years old

865K

1.0M

+15.6%

1.0M1.4M

Expected: €1.2M

26.8

#11

Miguel Pires

UD Leiria24 years old

692K

800K

+15.6%

721K918K

Expected: €819K

26.0

#12

Soufiane Messeguem

Académico Viseu FC25 years old

692K

800K

+15.6%

688K876K

Expected: €782K

25.5

#13

Werton

Leixões SC22 years old

649K

750K

+15.6%

699K889K

Expected: €794K

25.0

#14

Dany Jean

SC União Torreense23 years old

605K

700K

+15.6%

660K839K

Expected: €749K

24.8

#15

Martim Ferreira

SL Benfica B20 years old

692K

800K

+15.6%

780K1.1M

Expected: €917K

24.6

#16

Zé Leite

FC Penafiel26 years old

649K

750K

+15.6%

680K865K

Expected: €772K

24.2

#17

Léo

FC Felgueiras 193227 years old

740K

700K

-5.4%

539K686K

Expected: €613K

23.5

#18

Sebastián Osorio

Sporting CP B18 years old

649K

750K

+15.6%

788K1.1M

Expected: €926K

22.6

#19

Noah Madsen

CS Marítimo24 years old

519K

600K

+15.6%

541K688K

Expected: €614K

22.4

#20

Yoan Pereira

FC Porto B18 years old

605K

700K

+15.6%

792K998K

Expected: €895K

22.4

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Market Intelligence

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142
Players Tracked

Age Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions)

The Liga Portugal 2 ALL market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 21-23 bracket (48 players, 34% of market). The 21-23 age group holds the most value at €17.8M, averaging €371K per player.

U21 years24 players (17%)
16.9MAvg: €704K
Top player: Mateus Mide (€2.5M)
21-23 years48 players (34%)
17.8MAvg: €371K
Top player: Dinis (€1.3M)
24-26 years43 players (30%)
15.2MAvg: €354K
Top player: Álvaro Zamora (€1.3M)
27-29 years21 players (15%)
7.0MAvg: €331K
Top player: Léo (€700K)
30+ years6 players (4%)
1.5MAvg: €250K
Top player: Reko (€350K)

Top Players (All Positions) by Age Bracket

U21 Years (24 players)

1. Mateus Mide(18yo)
2.5M
2. Paulo Cardoso(20yo)
1.8M
3. Duarte Cunha(18yo)
1.5M
4. Kaio Henrique(20yo)
1.3M
5. Anhá Cande(18yo)
1.2M

21-23 Years (48 players)

1. Dinis(21yo)
1.3M
2. Léo Azevedo(22yo)
1.2M
3. Werton(22yo)
750K
4. Dany Jean(23yo)
700K
5. José Melro(22yo)
600K

24-26 Years (43 players)

1. Álvaro Zamora(24yo)
1.3M
2. Miguel Pires(24yo)
800K
3. Soufiane Messeguem(25yo)
800K
4. Zé Leite(26yo)
750K
5. Noah Madsen(24yo)
600K

27-29 Years (21 players)

1. Léo(27yo)
700K
2. Thio(27yo)
600K
3. Joan Femenías(29yo)
500K
4. Angel Bastunov(27yo)
400K
5. Jair Silva(28yo)
400K

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

31%of market value

The top 15 Players (All Positions) (11% of players) control €17.9M

1. Mateus Mide2.5M
2. Paulo Cardoso1.8M
3. Álvaro Zamora1.3M
4. Dinis1.3M
5. Duarte Cunha1.5M

Market Tiers

Emerging (<€5M)142 players (100%)
58.4M

Market structure shows concentrated value with emerging (<€5m) tier representing 100% of the Liga Portugal 2 ALL pool.

Emerging (<€5M)

1. Mateus Mide
FC Porto B2.5M
2. Paulo Cardoso
Sporting CP B1.8M
3. Álvaro Zamora
Académico Viseu FC1.3M
4. Dinis
FC Porto B1.3M
5. Duarte Cunha
FC Porto B1.5M

Club Distribution: Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions)

Among 18 Liga Portugal 2 clubs, FC Porto B leads with 12 Players (All Positions) worth €10.7M (averaging €894K per player). The top 10 clubs account for 68% of tracked Players (All Positions).

#1
FC Porto B
12 players • €10.7M
#2
Académico Viseu FC
13 players • €5.6M
#3
SL Benfica B
8 players • €4.6M
#4
Sporting CP B
9 players • €4.6M
#5
FC Felgueiras 1932
13 players • €4.4M
#6
FC Penafiel
11 players • €3.4M
#7
SC União Torreense
7 players • €3.3M
#8
FC Vizela
9 players • €3.0M
#9
Leixões SC
7 players • €2.8M
#10
CS Marítimo
7 players • €2.6M

FC Porto B (12 Players (All Positions))

Mateus Mide(18yo)
2.5M
Duarte Cunha(18yo)
1.5M
Dinis(21yo)
1.3M
Kaio Henrique(20yo)
1.3M
Anhá Cande(18yo)
1.2M

Académico Viseu FC (13 Players (All Positions))

Álvaro Zamora(24yo)
1.3M
Soufiane Messeguem(25yo)
800K
Domen Gril(25yo)
500K
Cihan Kahraman(27yo)
400K
Gu Costa(20yo)
400K

SL Benfica B (8 Players (All Positions))

Rui Silva(19yo)
1.0M
Federico Coletta(19yo)
1.0M
Martim Ferreira(20yo)
800K
José Melro(22yo)
600K
Tomás Cruz(21yo)
450K

Sporting CP B (9 Players (All Positions))

Paulo Cardoso(20yo)
1.8M
Sebastián Osorio(18yo)
750K
Zaïd Bafdili(18yo)
450K
Catarino(18yo)
450K
Víctor Guzmán(20yo)
430K

Scout Tools

Advanced analytics for scouting and recruitment decisions. Each tool provides unique insights into player value, potential, and market dynamics.

Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)

Identifies pre-peak players offering exceptional value relative to their age bracket. Higher PPVE = better value.

Understanding Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)

FC Porto B's Mateus Mide at 18 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.56×. That means Mateus Mide is valued 5.56× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket-representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Académico Viseu FC's Álvaro Zamora, who is 24 years old, with a 4.33× PPVE. Third is Dinis of FC Porto B, who is 21 years old with a 4.33× PPVE.

How PPVE is calculated: PPVE compares a player's current market value to the median value of all players in their age bracket. A PPVE of 5.56× means the player is worth 456% more than typical players their age-making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Mateus MideFC Porto B
U21 • 18yo5.56×
€2.5M • 456% above median
Álvaro ZamoraAcadémico Viseu FC
24-26 • 24yo4.33×
€1.3M • 333% above median
DinisFC Porto B
21-23 • 21yo4.33×
€1.3M • 333% above median
Léo AzevedoSC União Torreense
21-23 • 22yo4.00×
€1.2M • 300% above median
Paulo CardosoSporting CP B
U21 • 20yo4.00×
€1.8M • 300% above median
Duarte CunhaFC Porto B
U21 • 18yo3.33×
€1.5M • 233% above median
Kaio HenriqueFC Porto B
U21 • 20yo2.89×
€1.3M • 189% above median
Miguel PiresUD Leiria
24-26 • 24yo2.67×
€800K • 167% above median
Soufiane MesseguemAcadémico Viseu FC
24-26 • 25yo2.67×
€800K • 167% above median
Anhá CandeFC Porto B
U21 • 18yo2.67×
€1.2M • 167% above median
WertonLeixões SC
21-23 • 22yo2.50×
€750K • 150% above median
Dany JeanSC União Torreense
21-23 • 23yo2.33×
€700K • 133% above median
Federico ColettaSL Benfica B
U21 • 19yo2.22×
€1.0M • 122% above median
Rui SilvaSL Benfica B
U21 • 19yo2.22×
€1.0M • 122% above median
José SampaioFC Vizela
21-23 • 21yo2.00×
€600K • 100% above median
RankPlayerAgeBracketCurrent ValueBracket MedianPPVE
#1
Mateus Mide
FC Porto B
18U212.5M450K5.56×
#2
Álvaro Zamora
Académico Viseu FC
2424-261.3M300K4.33×
#3
Dinis
FC Porto B
2121-231.3M300K4.33×
#4
Léo Azevedo
SC União Torreense
2221-231.2M300K4.00×
#5
Paulo Cardoso
Sporting CP B
20U211.8M450K4.00×
#6
Duarte Cunha
FC Porto B
18U211.5M450K3.33×
#7
Kaio Henrique
FC Porto B
20U211.3M450K2.89×
#8
Miguel Pires
UD Leiria
2424-26800K300K2.67×
#9
Soufiane Messeguem
Académico Viseu FC
2524-26800K300K2.67×
#10
Anhá Cande
FC Porto B
18U211.2M450K2.67×
#11
Werton
Leixões SC
2221-23750K300K2.50×
#12
Dany Jean
SC União Torreense
2321-23700K300K2.33×
#13
Federico Coletta
SL Benfica B
19U211.0M450K2.22×
#14
Rui Silva
SL Benfica B
19U211.0M450K2.22×
#15
José Sampaio
FC Vizela
2121-23600K300K2.00×
#16
Noah Madsen
CS Marítimo
2424-26600K300K2.00×
#17
José Melro
SL Benfica B
2221-23600K300K2.00×
#18
Emanuel Fernandes
CD Feirense
2321-23550K300K1.83×
#19
Afonso Silva
FC Felgueiras 1932
2221-23550K300K1.83×
#20
Martim Ferreira
SL Benfica B
20U21800K450K1.78×

Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.

Understanding Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)

FC Porto B's Yoan Pereira at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +48%. That means Yoan Pereira is projected to appreciate 48% as they reach their peak age in 8 years-representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Sporting CP B's Daniel Costa, who is 18 years old, with a +48% RPP (8 years to peak). Third is Duarte Cunha of FC Porto B, who is 18 years old with a +44% RPP (8 years to peak).

How RPP is calculated: RPP compares a player's current market value to their forecasted peak value, calculating the percentage appreciation potential. A 48% RPP means the player is expected to gain 48% value as they enter their prime-making them excellent growth investments.

Recovery Potential by Player

Yoan PereiraFC Porto B
8yr to peak+48%
700K1.3M
Daniel CostaSporting CP B
8yr to peak+48%
200K384K
Duarte CunhaFC Porto B
8yr to peak+44%
1.5M2.7M
Sebastián OsorioSporting CP B
8yr to peak+44%
750K1.3M
CatarinoSporting CP B
8yr to peak+44%
450K804K
Zaïd BafdiliSporting CP B
8yr to peak+44%
450K804K
Tomoya TakahashiUD Oliveirense
7yr to peak+44%
225K402K
Martim CunhaFC Porto B
7yr to peak+44%
400K715K
Mateus MideFC Porto B
8yr to peak+44%
2.5M4.5M
Anhá CandeFC Porto B
8yr to peak+44%
1.2M2.1M
Rui SilvaSL Benfica B
7yr to peak+44%
1.0M1.8M
Rafael MotaSporting CP B
7yr to peak+44%
150K268K
Guilherme PiresSporting CP B
5yr to peak+44%
150K268K
Federico ColettaSL Benfica B
7yr to peak+40%
1.0M1.7M
BernardesSL Benfica B
7yr to peak+40%
200K332K
RankPlayerAgeYears to PeakCurrentPeak ForecastRPP %
#1
Yoan Pereira
FC Porto B
188700K1.3M+48%
#2
Daniel Costa
Sporting CP B
188200K384K+48%
#3
Duarte Cunha
FC Porto B
1881.5M2.7M+44%
#4
Sebastián Osorio
Sporting CP B
188750K1.3M+44%
#5
Catarino
Sporting CP B
188450K804K+44%
#6
Zaïd Bafdili
Sporting CP B
188450K804K+44%
#7
Tomoya Takahashi
UD Oliveirense
197225K402K+44%
#8
Martim Cunha
FC Porto B
197400K715K+44%
#9
Mateus Mide
FC Porto B
1882.5M4.5M+44%
#10
Anhá Cande
FC Porto B
1881.2M2.1M+44%
#11
Rui Silva
SL Benfica B
1971.0M1.8M+44%
#12
Rafael Mota
Sporting CP B
197150K268K+44%
#13
Guilherme Pires
Sporting CP B
215150K268K+44%
#14
Federico Coletta
SL Benfica B
1971.0M1.7M+40%
#15
Bernardes
SL Benfica B
197200K332K+40%
#16
Kaio Henrique
FC Porto B
2061.3M2.2M+40%
#17
Leandro Martins
SL Benfica B
206150K249K+40%
#18
Dânio Djassi
Portimonense SAD
197225K374K+40%
#19
Trofim Melnichenko
FC Porto B
197380K632K+40%
#20
Simão Silva
Académico Viseu FC
206350K541K+35%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Sporting CP B's Guilherme Pires has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 103.3. That means Guilherme Pires has 23% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty-representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is FC Porto B's Yoan Pereira with a 94.8 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Daniel Costa of Sporting CP B with a 94.8 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 103.3 means the upside is 103.3× greater than the uncertainty-making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Guilherme PiresSporting CP B
23% / ±0%103.3
Range: €168K - €202K
Yoan PereiraFC Porto B
28% / ±0%94.8
Range: €792K - €998K
Daniel CostaSporting CP B
28% / ±0%94.8
Range: €226K - €285K
Rafael MotaSporting CP B
23% / ±0%82.7
Range: €164K - €207K
Martim CunhaFC Porto B
23% / ±0%82.7
Range: €437K - €551K
Rui SilvaSL Benfica B
23% / ±0%82.7
Range: €1.1M - €1.4M
Leandro MartinsSL Benfica B
19% / ±0%69.6
Range: €158K - €199K
Kaio HenriqueFC Porto B
19% / ±0%69.6
Range: €1.4M - €1.7M
Tomoya TakahashiUD Oliveirense
23% / ±0%68.9
Range: €239K - €316K
CatarinoSporting CP B
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €473K - €639K
Zaïd BafdiliSporting CP B
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €473K - €639K
Mateus MideFC Porto B
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €2.6M - €3.5M
Sebastián OsorioSporting CP B
23% / ±0%63.6
Range: €788K - €1.1M
Unai PérezSC União Torreense
10% / ±0%58.1
Range: €254K - €298K
Jakob OdehnalUD Leiria
10% / ±0%58.1
Range: €152K - €179K
RankPlayerExpectedRangeUpside %RAU
#1
Guilherme Pires
Sporting CP B
185K168K-202K+23%103.3
#2
Yoan Pereira
FC Porto B
895K792K-998K+28%94.8
#3
Daniel Costa
Sporting CP B
256K226K-285K+28%94.8
#4
Rafael Mota
Sporting CP B
185K164K-207K+23%82.7
#5
Martim Cunha
FC Porto B
494K437K-551K+23%82.7
#6
Rui Silva
SL Benfica B
1.2M1.1M-1.4M+23%82.7
#7
Leandro Martins
SL Benfica B
179K158K-199K+19%69.6
#8
Kaio Henrique
FC Porto B
1.5M1.4M-1.7M+19%69.6
#9
Tomoya Takahashi
UD Oliveirense
278K239K-316K+23%68.9
#10
Catarino
Sporting CP B
556K473K-639K+23%63.6
#11
Zaïd Bafdili
Sporting CP B
556K473K-639K+23%63.6
#12
Mateus Mide
FC Porto B
3.1M2.6M-3.5M+23%63.6
#13
Sebastián Osorio
Sporting CP B
926K788K-1.1M+23%63.6
#14
Unai Pérez
SC União Torreense
276K254K-298K+10%58.1
#15
Jakob Odehnal
UD Leiria
165K152K-179K+10%58.1
#16
Vítor Hugo
Lusitânia FC Lourosa
441K406K-476K+10%58.1
#17
Dânio Djassi
Portimonense SAD
268K231K-305K+19%58.0
#18
Luís Gomes
FC Porto B
573K507K-639K+15%55.6
#19
Dinis
FC Porto B
1.5M1.3M-1.7M+15%55.6
#20
Federico Coletta
SL Benfica B
1.2M1.0M-1.4M+19%53.6

Roster Pressure Index (RPI)

Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.

What This Shows

Z-Score explained: Measures how many standard deviations a player's strength is from the position average. Z-Score = 0 means average, +1.0 is one standard deviation above average, -1.0 is below average.

How to use: RPI < -1.0 indicates critical depth shortage. These positions need immediate reinforcement. RPI > +1.0 suggests strong depth, allowing selective, high-value additions only.

Current market: player position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.

Position Depth Analysis

142
Total Players
0.00
Avg Z-Score
0.00
RPI Score
Weak DepthStrong Depth
-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Mateus Mide+6.20
Paulo Cardoso+4.12
Duarte Cunha+3.23
Álvaro Zamora+2.64
Dinis+2.64

Lowest Z-Scores

Gustavão-0.85
Danny-0.85
Mateus Sarará-0.85
Pedrinho-0.85
Rafael Mota-0.77

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

SL Benfica B's Federico Coletta in the U21 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +12.0%. That means Mateus Mide captures 28.9% of total market value while representing only 16.9% of players in their age group-showing dominant elite status.

In second is UD Oliveirense's Tomoya Takahashi with a +12.0% ASC (28.9% value share vs 16.9% player share in U21 bracket). Third is Mateus Mide of FC Porto B with a +12.0% ASC (28.9% value vs 16.9% players in U21 bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +12.0% ASC means the player captures 12.0% more market value than their numerical representation-indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.

Value Concentration by Player

Federico ColettaSL Benfica B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Tomoya TakahashiUD Oliveirense
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Mateus MideFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Víctor GuzmánSporting CP B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Daniel CostaSporting CP B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
BernardesSL Benfica B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Anhá CandeFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Martim CunhaFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Gu CostaAcadémico Viseu FC
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Simão SilvaAcadémico Viseu FC
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Duarte CunhaFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Kaio HenriqueFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Dânio DjassiPortimonense SAD
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Paulo CardosoSporting CP B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
Yoan PereiraFC Porto B
U21+12.0%
28.9% value share / 16.9% player share
RankPlayerAge BracketValue SharePlayer ShareASC
#1
Federico Coletta
SL Benfica B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#2
Tomoya Takahashi
UD Oliveirense
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#3
Mateus Mide
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#4
Víctor Guzmán
Sporting CP B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#5
Daniel Costa
Sporting CP B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#6
Bernardes
SL Benfica B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#7
Anhá Cande
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#8
Martim Cunha
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#9
Gu Costa
Académico Viseu FC
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#10
Simão Silva
Académico Viseu FC
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#11
Duarte Cunha
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#12
Kaio Henrique
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#13
Dânio Djassi
Portimonense SAD
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#14
Paulo Cardoso
Sporting CP B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#15
Yoan Pereira
FC Porto B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#16
Sebastián Osorio
Sporting CP B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#17
Catarino
Sporting CP B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#18
Marlon Júnior
Portimonense SAD
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#19
Martim Ferreira
SL Benfica B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%
#20
Rui Silva
SL Benfica B
U2128.9%16.9%+12.0%

Buy-Now vs Wait-List Map

Categorizes players by age position and upside potential to guide timing of acquisition.

What This Shows

How to use:"Buy Now - High Upside" = immediate priority targets."Watch List" = monitor for 6-12 months."Peak" = pay premium for proven performers."Aging" = short-term depth only.

Current market: 19 immediate targets, 59 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 55 at peak.

BUY NOW - High Upside

Mateus Mide
18yo • FC Porto B
2.5M
Duarte Cunha
18yo • FC Porto B
1.5M
Kaio Henrique
20yo • FC Porto B
1.3M
Anhá Cande
18yo • FC Porto B
1.2M
Rui Silva
19yo • SL Benfica B
1.0M
Federico Coletta
19yo • SL Benfica B
1.0M
Sebastián Osorio
18yo • Sporting CP B
750K
Yoan Pereira
18yo • FC Porto B
700K
Zaïd Bafdili
18yo • Sporting CP B
450K
Catarino
18yo • Sporting CP B
450K
Martim Cunha
19yo • FC Porto B
400K
Trofim Melnichenko
19yo • FC Porto B
380K
Tomoya Takahashi
19yo • UD Oliveirense
225K
Dânio Djassi
19yo • Portimonense SAD
225K
Bernardes
19yo • SL Benfica B
200K
Daniel Costa
18yo • Sporting CP B
200K
Leandro Martins
20yo • SL Benfica B
150K
Guilherme Pires
21yo • Sporting CP B
150K
Rafael Mota
19yo • Sporting CP B
150K

WATCH LIST - High Upside

No players in this category

BUY NOW - Medium Upside

Paulo Cardoso
20yo • Sporting CP B
1.8M
Dinis
21yo • FC Porto B
1.3M
Léo Azevedo
22yo • SC União Torreense
1.2M
Werton
22yo • Leixões SC
750K
Dany Jean
23yo • SC União Torreense
700K
Martim Ferreira
20yo • SL Benfica B
800K
José Melro
22yo • SL Benfica B
600K
Emanuel Fernandes
23yo • CD Feirense
550K
José Sampaio
21yo • FC Vizela
600K
Afonso Silva
22yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
550K
Leonardo Vonić
23yo • FC Porto B
500K
Lourenço
22yo • Leixões SC
500K
Domen Gril
25yo • Académico Viseu FC
500K
Gonçalo Tabuaço
25yo • Leixões SC
500K
Arnau Casas
22yo • SC União Torreense
500K
Lucas D'Agrella
21yo • SC Farense
500K
Xavi Grande
21yo • CS Marítimo
500K
Luís Gomes
21yo • FC Porto B
500K
Tomás Cruz
21yo • SL Benfica B
450K
Jelani Dumas
21yo • SL Benfica B
400K
Víctor Guzmán
20yo • Sporting CP B
430K
Thauan Lara
22yo • Portimonense SAD
400K
Vítor Hugo
24yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
400K
Benjamin Kanuric
23yo • Leixões SC
350K
Miguel Teixeira
22yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
375K
Kauan
23yo • FC Paços de Ferreira
350K
Gu Costa
20yo • Académico Viseu FC
400K
Simão Silva
20yo • Académico Viseu FC
350K
Jorge Delgado
23yo • GD Chaves
300K
Mário Júnior
23yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
300K
Jarleysom
22yo • Portimonense SAD
300K
Miguel
22yo • CD Feirense
300K
Danilo
22yo • SC União Torreense
300K
Gonçalo Braga
22yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
300K
Marlon Júnior
20yo • Portimonense SAD
325K
Dokou Dodo
22yo • Leixões SC
300K
João Adriano
23yo • UD Oliveirense
250K
Gonçalo Negrão
23yo • FC Penafiel
250K
Bruno Faria
21yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
275K
Bernardo Gomes
22yo • UD Leiria
250K
Beni Jetour
21yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
250K
António Ribeiro
22yo • FC Porto B
250K
Unai Pérez
24yo • SC União Torreense
250K
Lorougnon Gohi
21yo • Académico Viseu FC
250K
Fernandinho
22yo • FC Paços de Ferreira
225K
Rafael Besugo
22yo • Sporting CP B
200K
Luis Quintero
21yo • SC União Torreense
200K
Kotaro Nagata
21yo • FC Porto B
200K
Jota
23yo • FC Penafiel
175K
Morufdeen Moshood
22yo • Leixões SC
175K
Dário
22yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
175K
Afonso Peixoto
23yo • SC União Torreense
150K
Tomás Silva
22yo • Académico Viseu FC
150K
Gui Meira
21yo • CD Feirense
150K
Pedro Ramos
21yo • FC Vizela
150K
Jakob Odehnal
24yo • UD Leiria
150K
Samad Popoola
21yo • CD Feirense
150K
Mateus Sarará
24yo • Portimonense SAD
125K
Gustavão
21yo • UD Oliveirense
125K

PEAK Players

Álvaro Zamora
24yo • Académico Viseu FC
1.3M
Miguel Pires
24yo • UD Leiria
800K
Soufiane Messeguem
25yo • Académico Viseu FC
800K
Zé Leite
26yo • FC Penafiel
750K
Léo
27yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
700K
Noah Madsen
24yo • CS Marítimo
600K
Thio
27yo • FC Vizela
600K
Simo Bouzaidi
26yo • CS Marítimo
550K
Eirô
25yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
450K
Gabi
26yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
450K
Salvi Carrasco
26yo • UD Leiria
400K
Lucas Duarte
25yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
400K
Angel Bastunov
27yo • FC Vizela
400K
Jair Silva
28yo • UD Leiria
400K
João Silva
28yo • UD Leiria
400K
Damien Loppy
28yo • FC Vizela
400K
Cihan Kahraman
27yo • Académico Viseu FC
400K
Toni Herrero
25yo • SC Farense
375K
João Guilherme
25yo • Académico Viseu FC
350K
Rúben Pereira
28yo • Académico Viseu FC
350K
Miguel Pereira
27yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
350K
Balla Sangaré
26yo • SC Farense
350K
Enrique Peña Zauner
26yo • CS Marítimo
350K
Ibrahima
27yo • CS Marítimo
350K
Robyn Esajas
24yo • GD Chaves
300K
Douglas Borel
24yo • UD Oliveirense
300K
Bright Godwin
24yo • FC Vizela
300K
Ítalo
24yo • FC Vizela
300K
Mario Rivas
26yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
300K
Raúl Alcaina
26yo • FC Penafiel
300K
João Victor
26yo • FC Paços de Ferreira
300K
Mathys Jean-Marie
24yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
275K
Iano Simão
27yo • FC Penafiel
275K
Paulité
25yo • Leixões SC
250K
Kirill Klimov
25yo • CD Feirense
250K
Xavier
26yo • Portimonense SAD
250K
Dominik Steczyk
27yo • Académico Viseu FC
250K
João Pinto
26yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
250K
Tiago Simões
26yo • GD Chaves
250K
Diego Fernandes
24yo • FC Paços de Ferreira
225K
Felipe Scheibig
26yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
200K
Desmond Nketia
25yo • CD Feirense
200K
Alexandre Abel
28yo • Portimonense SAD
200K
Aarón Romero
27yo • GD Chaves
200K
Jójó
27yo • CD Feirense
200K
Armando Jr
24yo • UD Leiria
175K
Pedro Vieira
24yo • FC Penafiel
175K
Joseph Séry
25yo • FC Penafiel
175K
Samy
26yo • Portimonense SAD
175K
Filipe Cruz
24yo • FC Felgueiras 1932
150K
Andrea Hristov
27yo • FC Vizela
150K
Preslav Borukov
26yo • CS Marítimo
150K
Giovani Bamba
27yo • FC Vizela
150K
Pedrinho
24yo • CS Marítimo
125K
Danny
28yo • Lusitânia FC Lourosa
125K

Price vs Peer Z-Score

IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.

What This Shows

How to use: Z-score < -1.5 = significantly undervalued (potential bargain). Z-score > +1.5 = premium pricing (requires strong justification). Within ±1.0 = fair market value.

Current market: Position median is €275K. 0 undervalued, 10 premium.

Value Positioning vs Peers

DannyLusitânia FC Lourosa
125K-1.12
Undervalued
Federico BikoroGD Chaves
150K-1.00
Undervalued
Andrea HristovFC Vizela
150K-1.00
Fair value
Giovani BambaFC Vizela
150K-1.00
Fair value
PedrinhoCS Marítimo
125K-0.87
Fair value
Mateus SararáPortimonense SAD
125K-0.87
Fair value
Preslav BorukovCS Marítimo
150K-0.75
Fair value
Jakob OdehnalUD Leiria
150K-0.75
Fair value
Filipe CruzFC Felgueiras 1932
150K-0.75
Fair value
JójóCD Feirense
200K-0.75
Fair value
Aarón RomeroGD Chaves
200K-0.75
Fair value
Alexandre AbelPortimonense SAD
200K-0.75
Fair value
Pedro VieiraFC Penafiel
175K-0.63
Fair value
Joseph SéryFC Penafiel
175K-0.63
Fair value
SamyPortimonense SAD
175K-0.63
Fair value
PlayerMarket ValuePosition MedianZ-ScoreAssessment
Danny
Lusitânia FC Lourosa
125K300K-1.12Good Value
Federico Bikoro
GD Chaves
150K300K-1.00Good Value
Andrea Hristov
FC Vizela
150K300K-1.00Good Value
Giovani Bamba
FC Vizela
150K300K-1.00Good Value
Pedrinho
CS Marítimo
125K300K-0.87Good Value
Mateus Sarará
Portimonense SAD
125K300K-0.87Good Value
Preslav Borukov
CS Marítimo
150K300K-0.75Good Value
Jakob Odehnal
UD Leiria
150K300K-0.75Good Value
Filipe Cruz
FC Felgueiras 1932
150K300K-0.75Good Value
Jójó
CD Feirense
200K300K-0.75Good Value
Aarón Romero
GD Chaves
200K300K-0.75Good Value
Alexandre Abel
Portimonense SAD
200K300K-0.75Good Value
Pedro Vieira
FC Penafiel
175K300K-0.63Good Value
Joseph Séry
FC Penafiel
175K300K-0.63Good Value
Samy
Portimonense SAD
175K300K-0.63Good Value
Armando Jr
UD Leiria
175K300K-0.63Good Value
Gustavão
UD Oliveirense
125K300K-0.58Good Value
Tomás Silva
Académico Viseu FC
150K300K-0.50Fair Value
Gui Meira
CD Feirense
150K300K-0.50Fair Value
Pedro Ramos
FC Vizela
150K300K-0.50Fair Value

Market Overview: Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) 2026-27

Our database tracked 142 Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) in the 2026-27 season, representing 18 clubs with a combined market value of €58.4M. The average market value for Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) was €411K, with the average age at 24 years old.

The most valuable player in the Liga Portugal 2 was Mateus Mide, worth €2.5M and played for FC Porto B at 18 years old. The top 5 Players (All Positions) averaged €1.7M in market value, including Paulo Cardoso and Álvaro Zamora.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked player was Mateus Mide (18 years, FC Porto B, €2.5M), while the oldest was João Miguel (32 years, FC Penafiel, €200K). Research shows Players (All Positions) typically peak at age 26-27.

Historical analysis showed 108 Players (All Positions) (76%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Liga Portugal 2 market for Players (All Positions) remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2026-27 season.

How We Rank Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions)

Our Analytical Strength Index is calibrated specifically for players (all positions), using position-specific age curves and playing time benchmarks. The model draws from academic research on player valuation (Franck & Nüesch, 2012) and age-performance curves (Dendir, 2016).

Scoring Components for ALL

Historical Achievement Index (35%)

Peak career market value for Liga Portugal 2 players (all positions), reflecting proven track record and reputation. Uses log-scale to account for exponential value distribution at elite level.

Current Performance Proxy (30%)

Present market value for Liga Portugal 2 players (all positions), capturing recent form, injuries, and current performance level. Weighted to reflect age-related depreciation patterns.

Playing Time Utilization (18%)

Midfielders with 2,400+ minutes score highest, indicating regular starting role and sustained performance.

Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%)

Midfielders peak at 26-27 with 6.0%/year decline. Pre-peak players score higher on development trajectory.

Competition Level Adjustment (3%)

Liga Portugal 2 competition level factored into comparative strength assessment.

Performance Expectations Multiplier (2%)

Players at clubs with Champions League pedigree face higher performance standards and tactical complexity, contributing to development and market validation.

ALL Performance Benchmarks

Peak Age: 26-27 years (technical skill and tactical awareness)

Decline Rate: 6.0% per year (technical skills age better than physical attributes)

Optimal Minutes: 2,400-2,500 per season (balance of involvement and recovery)

1-Year Market Value Forecast

Probabilistic model combining age-curve depreciation, value momentum, and playing time factors:

Age Factor: Midfielder -6.0%/year post-peak, +5%/year pre-peak

Value Trajectory: Near career peak (>95% of peak value): +3% momentum | Moderate decline: -5%

Playing Time Factor: Regular starters (+2%), Squad rotation (-2%)

Forecast Range: ±12-15% confidence interval

Research Foundation

Dendir (2016): Age-performance curves for players (all positions)

Carmichael et al. (2011): Player depreciation in top leagues

Franck & Nüesch (2012): Hedonic pricing models for talent valuation

Szymanski, S. (2015). Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) in the 2026-27 season

Who are the most valuable Players (All Positions) in the Liga Portugal 2 in 2026-27?

The most valuable player in the Liga Portugal 2 in 2026-27 is Mateus Mide, who is worth €2.5M and plays for FC Porto B. The second most valuable is Paulo Cardoso (€1.8M, Sporting CP B), followed by Álvaro Zamora (€1.3M, Académico Viseu FC). Our database tracks 142 Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) with comprehensive market valuations updated for the 2026-27 season.

How are Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) ranked?

Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) are ranked by our proprietary Analytical Strength Index, which is specifically calibrated for Players (All Positions). The score combines six factors: Historical Achievement Index (35%) measuring peak career value, Current Performance Proxy (30%) reflecting recent market signals, Playing Time Utilization (18%) tracking minutes played, Age-Adjusted Performance Curve (12%) using position-specific peak ages, League Quality Coefficient (3%) for Liga Portugal 2 competition level, and Club Tier Multiplier (2%) accounting for club prestige. This methodology is grounded in academic research including work by Dendir (2016) on age-performance curves and Franck & Nüesch (2012) on hedonic pricing models.

What age do Players (All Positions) peak?

How much does it cost to sign a top player from the Liga Portugal 2?

Transfer fees for Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) vary significantly based on market value, contract length, and club bargaining position. For the top-ranked player Mateus Mide (market value: €2.5M), estimated transfer fees would range from €2.0M to €3.5M depending on contract situation. Players with longer contracts (3+ years) command premium fees (1.2-1.4× market value), while those in the final year may be available for 0.8-1.1× market value. Our fee estimates are derived from historical transfer patterns and contract-clock modifiers validated against actual Liga Portugal 2 transactions.

What is the value forecast for Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions)?

Our 1-year forecast model projects market value changes for Liga Portugal 2 Players (All Positions) based on age-curve depreciation, historical trajectory, and playing time adjustments. The forecast combines three factors: age-based appreciation/depreciation (pre-peak players gain ~5% per year toward peak age, post-peak players decline at position-specific rates), market trajectory momentum (comparing current to peak value), and playing time confidence (regular starters receive +2% boost). Forecast confidence intervals account for position-specific volatility-midfielders have ±12-15% volatility. Young players (under 22) and older players (over 32) receive 1.15× uncertainty multipliers due to unpredictable development or decline patterns.

Where does the Liga Portugal 2 player data come from?

Our Liga Portugal 2 player data is sourced from Football Analytics AI's proprietary Transfer Intelligence Database, which aggregates market valuations, player statistics, contract information, and transfer histories from multiple industry sources. Market values are updated regularly based on player performance, injuries, contract negotiations, and transfer market activity. We enhance this data with our proprietary analytics including position-specific scoring algorithms, age-performance curves calibrated to academic research, and statistical forecast models. All data is validated against official Liga Portugal 2 sources and updated monthly for the 2026-27 season to ensure accuracy for recruitment and investment decisions.